On July 19-21, 2012, join us on a summer bus trip to Rodale (3 days/2 nights). We will participate in the Rodale Institute Annual Field Day where speakers will present research information and a tour of their research farm.

We will also visit include several farm stops in New York and Pennsylvannia, including Eric and Anne Nordell’s vegetable farm and Steve Groff’s Farm to discuss cover crops and crop management systems.

Cost is $175 for members ($220 for non-members) plus meals and accommodation. Call the EFO office, 519-822-8606 or 1 877 822-8606 to register. Registration deadline June 15th, 2012.

Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Location: FoodShare Toronto, 90 Croatia St, M6H 1K9 (Lansdowne or Dufferin TTC)

Join FoodShare executive director Debbie Field as she reports back on her trip to Brazil to study its revolutionary food programs, and the papers she presented at the American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting.

The event is free and snacks will be provided.

For more information please contact Robyn Shyllit: robyn@foodshare.net, 416.363.6441 x282.

Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival presented by GE Café Appliances, September 21-23, 2012, is Ontario’s premier culinary event!

Celebrating the creative partnerships between producers and local chefs, inviting celebrity chefs and renowned cookbook authors to present innovative and emerging culinary ideas at delicious tastings and learning events. Free music concerts, artisanal markets and street theatre all converge in Stratford’s heritage garden district for a flavourful weekend of fun! There is something for everyone!

For more information visit www.savourstratford.com